They also stated that his condition is benign, and that the treatment was “in common with thousands of men each year.”
An enlarged prostate, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is indeed a common affliction in older men. According to Yale Medicine, around 80% of men over the age of 70 have enlarged prostates.
While some men don’t experience any symptoms from BPH, others may experience problems with urination. There is a range of treatment options available for the condition, ranging from lifestyle changes to minimally invasive surgeries.
According to the Daily Mail, King Charles had meetings and events scheduled at Dumfries House tomorrow, which have now been postponed on doctors’ advice. Sources told the outlet that the monarch was “keen” to share his medical diagnosis to encourage other men to get checked.
Kate hospitalized
The announcement follows news that Kate, The Princess of Wales, has been hospitalized after undergoing abdominal surgery.
Kensington Palace announced that Kate, 42, was admitted to the London Clinic on Tuesday. Her condition is noncancerous, and she will return to public duties after Easter, per AP.
